Training Workbook: HAPPY HCS-1201 Voyager Operation and Maintenance Education Department Chapter 1:...

Training Workbook: HAPPY HCS-1201 Voyager Operation and Maintenance

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Chapter 1: Introduction and Basics 1

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HAPPY HCS-1201 Voyager Operations & Maintenance

Chapter 1: Introduction & Embroidery Theory– Overview of your machine

• Diagram of major parts

– Overview of major mechanical systems• Color change system, sewing system, X-Y pantograph

– Control Panel Introduction & Orientation• Adjustment / emergency stop

• Power-on & navigating to the main sewing screen

• Shutting down

– Other Important Screens: A brief introduction• Function menu

• Main menu, pages 1 and 2

– Embroidery basics & theory• About stitches, sewing quality, stitch file formats, the embroidery needle




Overview: A Quick Tour of the Machine

Ports

SerialUSBLAN

fusespower

base

tree

EmergencyStop Switch

upper-tensioning knobsthread break sensors

lower tensioning knobs

Compact flash slot

Main power switch: Press and hold continuously for 1-2 sec. to power on

cylinder arm

Rotary hook door / bobbin coverOiling guide/

instructions

Manual needle selector knob

Table area beneath cylinder arm:: for tubular goods, table or other object under cylinder arm can provide support. For garment. However, cap driver requires that surface be at least 4” below level of feet.

X-carriagetubular arm

Thread posts

Screen contrast adjustment




Overview: 3 key mechanical systems

x-carriage

X-direction

Y-direction

Moving headCurrently selected needle is the one directly over the presser foot.

During a thread trim: (1) Needle descends, and thread is cut below needle plate between a fixed & moving knife. (2) Then, when needle comes back

up, the “catcher” hook grabs the cut end and “docks” it into the thread holder.

Side view of machine: head and sewing arm

take-up lever

rotary hook spins on lower shaft

needle bar

lower shaft

“crank” cam converts spinning motion to up-and-down motion of needle bar

bobbin sits in basket of rotary hook

1. Color Change SystemMoving head

Thread cut system

2. Sewing SystemTake-Up Lever

Needle bar

Rotary hook / bobbin

3. X-Y Pantograph




Emergency Stop

Control Panel Intro: Quick OrientationEmergency StopThis button is used to shut the machine off in case of emergency. The machine will remember the last sewn stitch but may be slightly off alignment when re-started. To recover from emergency stop, clear any problem, un-twist the button to re-set it and power on normally. The machine will not power on unless the button is re-set to the “on” position.

P. FOOT




This startup screen appears at power-on.

Control Panel Intro: Power On to the Main (Drive) ScreenInitial Power-On

Reminder tells you to press “SET”.

P. FOOT

Power on your machine with the black switch located on the side of the machine. The screen below appears.

Next: How to enable/disable on-board help on startup




The “guide”, or on-board help screen appears by default.

Getting to the Main Screen

Check hereif you don’t need to view the guide next time you start the machine.

Press ESC from here to get to the main “drive” screen.

Control Panel Intro: Power On to the Main (Drive) Screen

P. FOOT

Next: The main (drive) screen

The Guide or on-board help function appears by default when pressing SET to continue. You can disable this feature as shown below to go instead directly to the main “drive” screen.




This is the main “drive” screen.

Origin Symbol: shows that the current design is at the origin and ready to begin.

Active needle: current needle

Getting to the Main Screen

Control Panel Intro: Power On to the Main (Drive) Screen

P. FOOT

This is the main “drive” screen. The machine will not sew or accept design transfers via cable unless it is in this mode. Learn how to get to this screen either from power-on or by pressing ESC.




This is the main FUNC screen.

Control Panel Intro: Other Important Screens

The FUNC menu and shut-down

The functions of this menu are used during sewing and will be discussed later.

Turn off the machine with this option. This helps protect the machine.

P. FOOT

In addition to the main Drive screen, there are 2 other important menus to know: The Main Menu (shown on the next page) and the Function menu, shown below, which is accessed by pressing FUNC.





The Main MenuThe other - and most important - menu is the Main Menu, accessed from the main Drive screen by pressing MENU as shown below.

Press the MENU button to get to the main menu.

P. FOOT





Press the ESC key exits you to the main (drive) screen.

The Main MenuThis is page 1 of the main menu. In the next chapters we’ll show the functions in-depth for 6 of its functions, which you’ll use regularly as you sew with your machine.

Navigate to a menu item using these 4 blue arrow keys,

then press SET to enter the screen for that item.

P. FOOT





Press the ESC key exits you to the main (drive) screen.

The Main MenuThis is page 2 of the main menu.

Navigate to a menu item using these 4 blue arrow keys,

then press SET to enter the screen for that item.

P. FOOT




Key Embroidery Basics / Theory

• About Stitches :– All stitches are formed by a ½ loop of colored thread looped with ½ loop of bobbin thread.

– Max and minimum length: Must be between 1mm (.04 inch) and 12.7mm (1/2 inch). Too short causes thread breaks. Too long, stitches are too loose.

• 3 Major Factors Affecting Sewing Quality that you can control:– Tension – once properly set, should rarely require re-adjustment. We will cover this in class.

– Hooping – proper hooping is a must. Not too tight, not too loose. We will cover this in class.

– Digitizing – hire a digitizing service and/or learn how to digitize in digitizing classes.

• Sewing file format used in embroidery: DST– All commercial machines read this format

– Does not have color information – must load the design into the machine AND tell it which colors to sew.

– Limited in editability – the design must be sewn at the size it was digitized.

• About Embroidery Thread– Upper (colored) thread

• Can be polyester or rayon, usually polyester. Standard is 40 weight• Comes in several sizes: 5,000 meter cones to 1,000 meter cones.• Handle carefully: physical contact, oil/dirt, moisture can prevent it from unspooling smoothly and catch

– Bobbin thread• L-type, approximately 350 yards per spool. Bobbin thread will have to be changed more frequently than

upper thread• Lasts approximately 25,000 to 60,000 stitches




Key Embroidery Basics (continued)

Shank – rounded. Does not have a flat

spot

butt

blade or shaft

Groove – allows you to find the front of the needle by feel.

Scarf – faces towards the back of the machine

• Embroidery Needles:– Type DB-K5, standard size is 75/11 ballpoint for most applications. Alternate needle for

sewing caps and other tightly-woven goods (heavy canvas) is 80/12 sharp point for better penetration

– The width of the shaft of an embroidery needle limits the the finest possible detail (the smallest possible stitch). Standard size (75/11) needles are .75 mm across, so stitches must be at least a little wider than the hole that the needle punches in the fabric (minimum distance 1mm)

– Needles are subject to wear! Over time, burred surfaces and other wear can cause problems. Be prepared to change needles frequently especially with heavy use.

Side view

Front view

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